
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.
Latest articles by Tom Parsons

The 30 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system
By Robyn Quick last updated
We run down our favourite film scenes that need to be heard in Dolby Atmos.

Sony Bravia 7 (K55XR70)
By John Archer published
Do Mini LED lighting, advanced local dimming and Sony’s XR processing make the Bravia 7 the perfect mid-range TV?

LG G5 vs C5: which 2025 LG OLED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Should you go for the flagship Primary RGB Tandem OLED, or the step-down 'standard' OLED?

Sony Bravia 5
By Tom Parsons last updated
Not yet ratedMini LED makes this X90L replacement a potential mid-range marvel

Epson EH-QB1000
By John Archer published
Epson’s first new serious home cinema projector for years adds unexpected gaming chops to a truly next-gen movie performance.

Best subwoofers 2025: brilliant bass for music and movies
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Whether it's for extra rumble in those movie scenes or more bottom-end from your favourite beats, a dedicated subwoofer is what you need.

Unsurprisingly, our readers own a lot of vinyl, but cost and quality are now big concerns
By Tom Parsons published
The ‘vinyl revival’ has a lot to answer for, both good and bad.

Sony Bravia 8 II
By Tom Parsons last updated
Not yet ratedThe A95L’s replacement is here – and it’s not what I was expecting

LG G5 (OLED65G5)
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG’s latest flagship OLED TV aims to dazzle with its next-generation OLED panel, but does it succeed?

Best Mini LED TV: 5 super bright options recommended by our experts
By Tom Parsons, Tom Wiggins last updated
Our expert TV reviewers highlight the very best Mini LED TVs at each price and size.

A fix is on the way for our big problem with the LG G5 OLED TV
By Tom Parsons published
We've tested the next software update – it works, but it won't be publicly available until "later this month"

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Bravia 8: which OLED TV should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade published
It’s Sony versus Sony in this fresh sibling rivalry. But which model deserves the coveted space on your media unit?

Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 8 vs Sonos Arc Ultra: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is better?
By Esat Dedezade published
It's Sony vs Sonos in this battle of premium Dolby Atmos soundbars

Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini LED (ML55F700)
By John Archer published
Can Mini LED lighting and advanced local dimming turn Amazon into more than just a budget brand?

Best OLED TV 2025: our reviewers' four top picks for serious movie fans
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our TV reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they would personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.

How to easily add a turntable to your music or TV system
By Becky Roberts last updated
You can connect a record player to a Bluetooth speaker, soundbar or virtually any other home audio setup

Best budget soundbars 2025: cheap 'bars, tested by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys These budget soundbars are easy, effective, and prove you don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound.

Best cheap TVs 2025: 6 fantastic value sets for movie fans tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys For very little money you can buy a 4K HDR TV with a great smart platform and decent gaming specs.

When will Sony put the A90K out of its misery and produce a new small OLED TV?
By Tom Parsons published
Sony has announced its 2025 TV range and there's no new small OLED. Again.

The Sony Bravia Projector 7 is awesome – but it's not coming to the UK
By Tom Parsons published
I've seen Sony's new projector in action and it's great, which is why it's such a great shame that it won't be sold in Europe

Best 43-inch, best 42-inch and best 40-inch TVs 2025: superb 'small' TVs
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys If you're in the market for a more manageable TV screen size, then something around the 43-inch mark could be just right.

Sony Bravia 9 (K75XR90)
By Lewis Empson last updated
UPDATED The Bravia 9’s next-gen Mini LED backlight is a marvel, but do higher brightness and more dimming zones make for a better TV overall?

How big is your vinyl collection? And how often do you add to it?
By Tom Parsons published
We want to know all about your record-collecting habits for this Vinyl Week edition of Ask the Reader
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